Prayagraj: Flowers showered on devotees during 'Snan Parv' at Maha Kumbh, devotees chant "Jai Shri Ram"

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 13 (ANI): The Yogi Adityanath led-Uttar Pradesh Government arranged a grand flower shower from a helicopter for devotees gathered to take a holy dip at the Sangam on Monday, on the occasion of 'Paush Purnima Snan', under which rose petals were showered on devotees bathing at all ghats and akhadas.
The sight of rose petals raining down filled the devotees with joy and devotion, as they chanted "Jai Shri Ram" in unison.
Under the directives of the Yogi government, the Horticulture Department had been preparing for flower showers on devotees during the bathing festivals of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Special arrangements were made to procure rose petals for this purpose, ensuring a grand display of devotion and celebration, an official statement read.
For each bathing festival, around 20 quintals of rose petals are planned to be showered. On Monday, during the first bathing festival, Paush Purnima Snan, devotees were greeted with a stunning flower shower, adding to the spiritual fervor of the occasion.
While helicopters showered flowers on devotees participating in the Maha Kumbh bathing festival, robust security measures were simultaneously in place to ensure a smooth and safe event. Security agencies, stationed across the fairgrounds, kept a vigilant eye on the occasion through aerial surveillance, the statement added.
Senior police and administrative officers remained actively involved, continuously monitoring the arrangements to maintain order and ensure the well-being of the devotees.
Maha Kumbh, which began today on 'Paush Purnima', witnessed around 15 million devotees on the first day. UP CM Yogi Adityanath informed.
"On the first bathing festival today, 1.50 crore Sanatan believers took bath in the pious Triveni and accrued 'punya' benefit," the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted in X,"
He thanked people who contributed to the success of the first day of 'Snan' at Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India.
The Maha Kumbh-2025, which is Poorna Kumbh is taking place from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
This mega event, expected to attract millions of devotees, tourists, and pilgrims from across the world offers a unique opportunity to showcase India's cultural, spiritual heritage and tourism potential. (ANI)